Thrash Lab “Profiles” designer Eric Waetzig (aka Me and Gonzo) based in Venice Beach, CA. At Eric’s home studio he shows his vast portfolio of work.
Fonts & Typography
4D typography by Lo Siento
Barcelona graphic design company Lo Siento took up their scalpels to create a set of sculptural letters which are readable from all four sides.
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Wim Crouwel
Profile on dutch designer Wim Crouwel.
Graphic design can change your life
Erik Spiekermann talking with Gestalten TV about the process of designing typefaces.
Wim Crouwel’s “New Alphabet”
Wim Crouwel explains his “Proposal for a New Alphabet”. This is part of the Helvetica film.
Doyald Young, Logotype Designer
From humble beginnings in a small Texas town eight decades ago comes legendary typographer, logotype designer, author, and teacher Doyald Young.
Off Book | Typography | PBS Arts
In episode 2 of Off Book, typeface designers Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones outline the importance of selecting the right font to convey a particular feeling. Graphic designer Paula Scher talks about building identity in messaging, while Eddie Opara uses texture to create reaction. Infographic designers Julia Vakser and Deroy Peraza map complicated data sets into digestible imagery, mixing color, graphics and type. http://www.pbs.org/arts